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I registered for my first lsat, but I got into a minor car accident (I live in a metropolitan city and was walking.. then got hit by a car.) But it was nothing serious just that I had to go to the ER to do some checks.

Unfortunately I couldn’t make it to the test center and it was marked as absent. 3 months later, I took my second test, which was really disappointing. I'm registered to take it again on March, but I was trying to consider my options if I didn't get my target score on March.

So with my LSAT history being:

June 2018 - absent

Sep 2018 - disappointing score

Mar 2020 - will take

do you think it would be okay to take my "fourth" lsat if I don't get my target score in March?

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So I just finished my first post CC PT (PT 36) and I’m not really sure where to go from here or how to feel about it. A couple of mistakes I made which I won’t be making again: 1) taking the test in a noisy environment (I actually had to stop and move in the middle of my last section, and well I pretty much hated everyone else in the room during the prior sections- lol). 2) moving too fast- specifically, at a speed which I was unable to digest what I was reading. I managed to get through both the LG and RC sections but for both LR sections I ended up having to guess the last 3-4 questions per section (of which I got a total of 2 correct! Not bad). I scored a 158 on my timed take and a 171 on BR. My section breakdown for my timed take LR:15/26 (-11) RC:18/26 (-8) LR: 19/26 (-7) LG 19/23 (-4). Section breakdown for BR: LR (-5) RC (-5) LG (-0).

So, my question is where do I go from here? I’m still fool-proofing games but I do feel as though I’m at the point (or near it) where I can manage 0 to -1 in games (though that section may suggest otherwise). For LR I feel as though it might be best to just stick to timed sections until I can get to the point where I’m able to finish them in time? I think I have a descent understanding in LR, untimed ill usually go anywhere from 0 to -2 with the occasional -3. My RC is not great, I usually miss a good amount of easy questions. I think that pretty much sums it all up.

All feedback is appreciated, thanks!

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Been studying as a full time student pretty much for 5-7 months now. Started with 7sage as my friends were telling me how good it is. I couldnt agree more.

Started with a diagnostic (post cc) of 152.

Just got my first timed 170. Really needed it as im taking the test in March and it felt like I would never get a 170. Mostly high 160s. I know a lot of people say that you should expect a couple points lower on test day to make up for nerves and stuff. While I agree to some extent, I more so agree with Thinking LSAT where they argue theres p much no reason why your test day score shouldnt be pretty much what you PT (in some range) as long as you PT in the exact strict conditions.

Lets keep grinding yall. Been feeling super down the last month or so cause I never thought Id get my goal score but things are looking up there

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I finished CC a while back, I'm curious, if I have done all questions from the CC, does this mean I have finished PT 17-35? I want to focus on doing new questions, thanks in advance!

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Hi. I have about 18 months before I take the LSAT. I've definitely decided on 7Sage, but can't decide whether it's better to get a Starter for 3 - 6 months and then switch over and pay the full price for the ultimate. Or is it better to buy the ultimate now and just extend? Thanks!

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I've never posted here before but I just wanted to give a quick shout-out to 7Sage for the teaching methods employed in the PrepTest review videos. I am in the final stages of my LSAT prep, and have mostly concentrated on doing and reviewing the PTs. First of all, I had never tried the Blind Review method before I started with 7Sage, and I've found that I've actually mastered most concepts and can get to the high 170s if I'm untimed. This helped me get over my insecurities that I don't know this test well enough and gave me the confidence boost to believe that I can reach my goals, even under time pressure - I doubt myself less in the moment, and therefore have more time to pick answers I feel good about.

Also, before I started with 7Sage, I was reviewing PTs with only the answer keys given by LSAC. This was, looking back, probably hugely inefficient and in many instances just akin to spinning my wheels. I had no idea why I was getting things wrong, so I was basically just wasting 4 hours of my life each time to not learn anything. The explanation videos given by J.Y. are so detailed and explanatory, and I feel like I've adopted some of his thought processes and now I use them during the test. The way he teaches is interesting and engaging, so reviewing PTs doesn't feel like such a drag - I'm actually invested in what I got wrong, why, and how I can fix it next time. I watch the videos on 1.4x or 1.7x and the speed of the thought process has definitely helped me think about things faster. Also, I love that J.Y. incorporates his authentic voice in the videos - now when I'm taking PTs, I think to myself "would J.Y. think this answer is a good answer? I think it's maybe kind of a sh*tty answer and I think he would too." (For the most part, that's a really good test for me to weed out terrible answer choices that are masquerading as attractive ones!)

All of this is to say that from when I started 7Sage to now I've seen score increases from my initial score of as much as 9 points, and I have - on every PT since I started - reached my target score (in just a month and a half of the course!) I'm taking the test for the third time in February and I finally feel like I've cracked the code. My only regret is not getting 7Sage sooner.

Have y'all had a similar experience?

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So I have a 157 on file from July and I’ve been studying since then for the February test but haven’t been able to score over a 164. I just took a pt and blinded reviewed and scored a 158 on both the pt and br. I’ve been drilling sections and question types with both 7sage and power score. I thought I did so well on the reading comp and LR sections too. I cancelled the September test and I think I’m going to have a cancel February too.

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I am scheduled to write my LSAT again for the fourth time on March 30, I really want a score in the 155+ range. I just wrote the LSAT in Jan last month, which I cancelled because I experienced a panic attack for the first tkme and completely blanked out. The three scores prior to this one have been in the 150 range and I am studying now while working full-time. My goal score is to get something 155+ range. In your opinion, would it be best to write the LSAT towards the end of March-which gives me 1.5 months to increase my score by 5+ points, or reschedule it for some time in June or July.

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Hey Everyone,

I'm nearly finished with the core curriculum. I started my initial PT in 2017 and I think it was 141(ish). My PT's now are low 150's. I've taken 4. Granted, I have a toddler, so after testing a section I will spend about 10 min to make sure he is set up and doing well with his activities (so it may not be a completely true score).

My question is, how do you know you are ready to move past the CC and into the PT's? Do you have any indicators that I can go by? I have been on 7sage 3 years. The first year I went through it, then had a year off due to having a baby, and then have spent the past 8 months on the CC. Anyway from 30 minutes to 2-3 hours per day.

I am wondering if I need to go back through it, or keep pushing through PT's and just working with the blind review.

Thanks!! And thank you for taking the time to read this!

Lindsey

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Does anyone have experience with studying for the digital LSAT? What are some tips and tricks? I understand that the 7sage iPad app offers the digital tester, but I'm a little confused on whether I should use it and how.

I'm sitting for a US test and an international test if I don't feel good about my first try, so I'm not really sure if I should spend more time on paper or iPad.

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Hi-

I’ve been studying LSAT for over 4 months. I started from 149 and my score hasnt necessarily improved much. I am hitting 159-ish on Preptests.

I was originally going to apply in the Fall 2020 to TOP 14, w/ hopefully higher score closer to 170 since my undergrad GPA is low.

Then, I have recently heard of people transferring after 1L to TOP 14. I know it requires acing 1L.

Some schools take apps until June for classes starting this Fall 2020. If I start this fall, I will save one year and aim to transfer to TOP 14 next fall (Fall 2021).

I am currently debating between 2 options:

  • I have not yet taken any LSAT. So, I can take this March LSAT and apply to be admitted this Fall. Or 2. Keep studying LSAT, take LSATs in summer, and apply in the Fall 2020 to start class in Fall 2021.
  • Any suggestions? advice? Can anyone share his/her experience of transferring?

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    I will have 70 days to the April 25th LSAT following the end of the curriculum. I would like to know which practice tests to focus on and how to structure my tests and blind reviews.

    I started studying more than a year ago but it was more sporadic because I had to deploy but now I'm in my transition and have really kicked up my hours and consistency with more than 6-7 hours everyday. I previously did a few of the older tests and was hitting low 150's while using Kahn. My knowledge base has definitely expanded and Im happy I choose to use this platform instead, with it's emphasis on nailing the basics.

    It's nothing for me to do a test in the AM and then blind review and everything else in the afternoon. I would like to know if this is a recommended method. Is there any that has particularly worked for someone?

    I'm thinking that the minimum amount of practice tests that I want to do is 20-30

    I would also like to know which practice tests are more relevant since some of the older questions have been phased out on here and I've always heard from JY while going through the curriculum that "questions like this don't appear on the LSAT anymore".

    Finally...if there are any tips that anyone is willing to give me, I'd be happy to accept!

    I also posted this under "General" because the April 25th LSAT date was not a choice :/

    Thank you all!

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    #help

    Does anybody know if the problem sets function gives us the option to create a problem set consists of all the questions I got wrong in the past?

    For example, I want to create a problem set that having all Argument Part LR questions I got wrong in the past. I know how to filter the ones from pt 1-35, Argument Part, LR. But can't find the way to choose those I got wrong.

    Many thanks if anyone can help.

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    I’ve taken the LSAT three times so far. Before the January test, I had consistent PT scores in the 170s with a 167 as my lowest. Just got my score back- 162, which is the same as my last official score. I had a situation during the test where I had to get up and go to the bathroom in the middle of logic games, which ruined the entire section, so this test feels like a flop.

    Is it worth taking a fourth time? I’ve heard that looks pretty bad to a lot of schools, so should I just stick with my 162? Planning on applying this Fall for 2021.

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    Got my results back today and underperformed where I was PT’ing

    So thinking of making a last minute virtual study group for those done with the CC and taking the March exam.

    Let me know if interested!!

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    Does anyone know when registration will open for the June/ July / August / September 2020 LSAT dates? Will registration open for those dates on the same day, or in a cascading order?

    Sorry if this administrative-kind of question has been answered elsewhere! I haven't been able to find it online.

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    I got 7Sage about a year ago when they didn't have the timed feature layout that they have now. So before I used to do all the problem sets of each section in the curriculum in the PDF condition for as long as it took me.

    I started 7Sage again about a month ago and now they have this timed condition layout for each of the problem sets.

    So should I be doing the problem sets under the LSAT timed conditions (6:40 mins per 5 questions), or is it just as fine if I do it at my own pace?

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    Should I be taking prep tests, or at least working timed sections from prep tests, while I learn the core curriculum? Or should I learn all of the core curriculum first, then just begin to take a ton of full, timed prep tests? Looking to take the test in June, so I should have CC done by mid march, giving me almost 3 months to just focus on prep tests and blind review.

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    Hi everyone! What is the most effective study method for long study periods for you? If you study for 5 or 6-hour stretches, for example, do you take a break every hour? I tried the Pomodoro method, which entails studying for 45 mins and then taking a 15 minute break, but that didn't work too well for me because I wasn't disciplined enough to follow through on it. Do you study and then take breaks as needed? Thanks

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    Hello! For those who have taken the test before, how did you feel about the experimental section? Did it throw you off at all, or maybe did you feel more drained because of the extra section? I just want to know if I should expect a bit of score fluctuation due to the extra section.

    Thank you for your time!

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